Watch Me Win, Alpha

Alexander studied me, and the look in his eyes made me shift my feet uncomfortably. I crossed my arms over my white shirt, wishing that I had put on a bra before I had come here.

“Good evening, Mr. President,” I said, using his official title just to mess with him a little bit.

Alexander’s eyebrows rose, but he simply nodded at me in greeting.

Annoyance coursed through me, and my hands tightened into fists at my sides. Even though I had liked being left alone at work, I didn’t appreciate his silent treatment outside the office. Our conversation from late last night flashed through my mind. When he had talked about boundaries, did that mean that he didn’t even want to speak to me about anything outside of work? Was that how things were going to be from now on?

Alexander walked over to Mike, who was by his kitchen counter, pulling out the medicine that I had brought him.

I thought he would comment on my purchases, but he didn’t. Alexander sat down on Mike’s couch and began to read his book.

I didn’t know why his indifference toward me was grating on my nerves, but my jaw clenched. Suddenly, I just wanted to leave and go back to my quiet apartment. I haven’t had a lot of alone time recently, and I craved solitude away from Alexander and his too–quiet company.

“Thanks again, Mike,” I said and turned around, heading for the door, purposely not saying goodbye to Alexander because I was feeling petty.

“Oh, Olivia…”

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stop in my tracks, and I turned around to face him. Our eyes locked together, and my

stomach feeling?

did he…? Wait. Richard must have told him after last night. Damn it. Was there anyone in

better,” I replied

look. “Make sure to stay home this weekend and have access

“Sure thing,” I replied brightly. “Have a good weekend,

walked out of Mike’s apartment, I

way I was staying home

*Olivia*

at seven sharp, Ava showed up at my door with a duffel bag and three takeout coffee cups. Thankfully, my

asked her before

smirked. “Like our

only been a day without it, that first sip tasted like

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the street in ten minutes,” Ava said and adjusted the grip on her bag. “The third coffee

it’s safe to invite him along?” I asked. “I

the phone. She had suggested bringing her younger brother, who was on summer vacation, along for our road

it would be dangerous not to bring him,” Ava said as

the elevator button